by David Brown | Jul 24, 2016 | Attractions, British Isles, Museums, Northern Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
We had planned to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park, near Omagh, Northern Ireland, and spend some time in their genealogy centre checking on Irish roots, but when we arrived, on a Sunday, we learned the centre is closed on Sundays. However, our disappointment was...
by David Brown | Jul 12, 2015 | British Isles, Europe, Events, Ireland, Travel Notes
The Irish Summer is in full swing, and things are happening everywhere. Now is a great time to head over to the Green Isle. Here are some of our favourite suggestions: The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum is the...
by David Brown | May 30, 2015 | Events, Ireland, Museums, Travel Notes
Get ready for the second edition of the biggest airshow in Ireland on 26th July, 2015. Last year’s show was a great success, and in case you missed it, here are some video highlights:
by David Brown | Sep 14, 2014 | Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes
We have just finished a most pleasant and relaxing stay at the Decoy Country Cottages, in County Meath. We had not spent a lot of time in this area, and we found the location perfect from which to explore the Hill of Tara, Boyne battlefield, Newgrange and...
by David Brown | Sep 14, 2014 | Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes
The Blarney Stone Guesthouse is a beautifully decorated townhouse just on the outskirts of the main part of Cork City. The place was so nice that our spirits were not even dampened by the two flights of stairs to our room. The bathroom has been recently updated, and...
